In the video released to the public, the shots fired by a police officer in the air to escape from the scene where he was attacked with Molotov cocktails can be heard
A video document from the moment of the shooting of the police officer in the incidents that happened earlier today Wednesday outside the ASOEE in the center of Athens has been made public.
Specifically, the incidents started when a group of about 20 people came out of the ASOEE and set fire to bins on Patision Street. While barricades were being set up with fire, the patrol car passed by and was attacked with Molotov cocktails and grenades. Then, shots are heard that a police officer fired in the air to escape from the scene.
A policeman shot four rounds in the air after being attacked in the center of Athens when his car was attacked with stones.#Athens #Greece pic.twitter.com/8rhNF1q5DB
— CGTN Europe (@CGTNEurope) April 5, 2023
The policeman who shot was arrested and a relevant criminal case is being filed against him by the Attica Security Directorate. A little while later, the police officer was released, according to EL.AS. At the same time, it is emphasized that a clear order had been given by the Immediate Action Center not to allow patrol cars to pass through the area and that by order of the Chief of the Greek Police, the procedures for the disciplinary investigation of the incident are being initiated immediately, while at the same time the imposition of the administrative measure is being considered of availability at the expense of the police officers involved.
Source: Skai
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